How should you react if an emergency vehicle is approaching with sirens and lights?

When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and lights activated, the appropriate reaction is to pull over to the right side of the road and stop. This action is crucial for several reasons.

First, emergency vehicles often need to navigate through traffic quickly to respond to urgent situations. By pulling over and stopping, you allow these vehicles clear passage, which can be a matter of life and death in emergency scenarios. Second, this behavior is mandated by law in many jurisdictions, including South Carolina, ensuring that all drivers are aware of how to safely respond to such situations.

Additionally, stopping on the right side provides the safest distance for pedestrians and other vehicles, minimizing the risk of accidents that could occur if you decide to ignore the approach of the emergency vehicle.

The other options do not facilitate the necessary safe passage for emergency responders and could lead to confusion or dangerous situations on the road.